Is this blower self propelled? If not how hard is it to push threw 6 - 8 inches of packed snow?
16051
not self propelled - the blower is light in comparison to gasoline counter part - personally did not have issues on the pushing the blower. 15 amp is a big draw for our house circuit. 6-8 inches of packed snow should not be an issue. One foot of snow from the last snowfall was cleared but we had to reset the fuse 3 times.
16052
For me is easy I have a 3 car garage and I can do it, is not self propelled is a lot better then the gas one my neighbor have one and the Snow Joe do a lot better job.
16053
The most snow I've removed with this snow blower was only about 4" deep. This blower is light and easy to maneuver. It is not self propelled. The snow I removed was wet and it moved it with out any problems.
16054
No u have to push the snow blower it works fine I'm selling mines cause I need a bigger one
24781
It is self propelled, and does a very good job of pulling itself through even loose soil. I've been super happy with it... The only thing that would make it better would be to have engagement levers for both hands, not just on the right side...
946151
It is self propelled and has several reverse drive gears. You can also press both turn levers and it is easy to pull in reverse manually. It can be turned around easily by pressing one of the turn levers which disengages the drive wheel on that side causing the snow blower to turn around that idled wheel.
1651333
This blower is overkill for 1-2" of snow but it would certainly handle it. It's a heavy machine however so a lighter duty blower would be easier to use with that small amount of snow.
2076652
This mower is not self propelled, it isn't very heavy but I'm 6'4 and in my 30's. I definitely would go with something self-propelled but they usually cost more. I am happy with this mower, works great and lasts way longer than expected. I think the "Greenworks 25272 36V Lead Acid Cordless 19'' Self-Propelled Mower" would be good for you. It's definitely lighter than mine and the lead acid battery is great (what I have that lasts really long)... Plus it's self-propelled. Hope this helped.
1671718
It is about the same as pushing a lawn mower. It has a large engine so it will be a bit heavier to push. I use it with a back and forth motion rather than making turns. It is more narrow than a lawn mower and it is top heavy, so be careful mowing across inclines.
860918
It is a big machine, very heavy, but it is pretty easy to drive.I have not used it in snow yet so can't say how that would be.
996812
Good question. It has enough power to blow a few leaves but not a pile. Try this: Use your hair dryer without heat and if that blows snow than it would work because it works better than a hair dryer!
1641026
No, it is a manual push. In fact, it is very easy to push. I'm not sure what the previous answer from Joe was referring to, but this mower need not be on to move around.
795311
Yes it is and my drive is also inclined and 300 feet long. It goes up easily moving snow as it goes.
289861
Its not classified as self propelled but it will drag you along as you go. I like this thing and highly recommend it.
65840
Yes ! I live in Michigan. It will throw snow 15 ft or better. Best blower I ever bought. Really Happy !
916148
No. It's not self propelled but it requires little effort to use. If you've ever used a Rug Doctor you're in for a pleasant surprise. This is pretty much like using a vacuum.
2179290
no, this model is not self-propelled. It is, however, light and easily maneuverable.
231259
Self-propelled means it has power to the wheels, providing drive while it uses the auger, or screw, to churn up the snow and throw it. A second stage blower has two augers - one pulls snow into the lower chamber and the other blows snow out of the funnel on top.
2060750
No. It's not self propelled. It's very light until the bag fills up. You just need to empty the bag when it feels heavy. It's really for a smaller lawn. I wouldn't use an electric mower on a large lawn.
975239
No issues here with snow being stuck in chute. Not sure what Yonathan is referring about the chute not moving. The chute is controlled by a switch on right (not left) and it has been a brutal sub freezing winter with no issues moving the chute at all. Yes, a Toro is way more powerful but it is a gas powered blower. I ditched my comparably sized Toro for the Snow Joe and couldn't be happier.